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Aufero AL1 1.6W vs Aufero AL2 2W

What AL1 1.6W does better (0) and where AL2 2W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL1 1.6W
Aufero · 2021AL1 1.6W
3.5Score
0 advantages≈ US$130
vs
Aufero AL2 2W
Aufero · 2022AL2 2W
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$160
Higher score
2.1Power & cutting2.1
3.2Safety4.9
3.4Features & ease of use4.4

Why is AL1 1.6W better than AL2 2W?

AL1 1.6W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AL2 2W better than AL1 1.6W?

  1. Laser output power1.6 W vs 2 W+25%
  2. Air assistNo · AL1 1.6W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL1 1.6WAufero AL1 1.6W≈ US$1303.5
Aufero AL2 2WAufero AL2 2W≈ US$1603.8
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power1.6 W2 W
Work area
Work area180 × 180 mm—
Work area width (X)180 mm—
Work area depth (Y)180 mm—
Work area (surface)324 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formatsNC, DXF, BMP, JPG, PNG, SVG—
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